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Re: XPT VP185 engines

Subject: Re: XPT VP185 engines
From: "Robert Lee" <robsl@ozemail.com.au>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 13:16:26 +1000
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Delighted to hear that the new XPT engines have a "very little vibrator".
Hate to think that anyone on those trains would need a big one.

(Sorry about that - I just couldn't resist it)


David Bromage wrote in message ...
>Had a report that the new Paxman 12VP185 in XP2016 was started for the
>first time on 23 June. It had a light load on the auxiliary alternator and
>was tested up to 1500rpm.
>
>The VP185 starts smoothly and runs with very little vibrator.

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